DOES WINE SPIES OFFER ICE PACKS?
Yes! Ice packs, which give your wine order an added measure of protection, are available as an option during checkout.
HOW MUCH DO ICE PACKS COST?
Just $10 for 12 bottle orders and $8 for 6 bottle orders.
ARE ICE PACKS RECOMMENDED?
Absolutely! Especially in hotter months. They are necessary to protect your wine once it reaches your local hub. Ice packs are then inserted to protect your wine on the final leg of your delivery with your local carrier which is normally FedEx or UPS.
EVEN IF I USE YOUR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED SHIPPING?
Yes, we certainly recommend ice packs, along with our Temperature-Controlled shipping option.
WHEN ARE ICE PACKS INSERTED INTO MY ORDER?
If you utilize our Temperature-Controlled shipping option, your order will be trucked close to its final destination before fresh ice packs are inserted into your order. Ice packs protect your wine for the hottest part of its journey, the final leg.
If you live in a state where Temperature-Controlled shipping is not an option (CA, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, WA and WY), ice packs will be inserted just before your order departs from our temperature-controlled warehouse.
IS MOISTURE A CONCERN?
Ice packs can throw off condensation, so we ensure the integrity of your wines by first wrapping each bottle in a protective sleeve. This keeps moisture out!
Further, ice packs are typically placed at the bottom of the box. We've found that this is the optimal location for ice packs.
WHAT ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ICE PACKS AND STYROFOAM WINE SHIPPING BOXES?
Thanks for asking. We DO NOT use styrofoam and our boxes are fully recyclable
We’re thrilled to offer a sustainable alternative to expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging that offers superior temperature control for your wine.
Expandable polystyrene foam has been used for decades to protect wine from heat exposure during shipping but is difficult to recycle and has a negative environmental impact.
This 97% renewable corrugated-board alternative to foam is engineered to keep wine safe for 72 hours, exceeding the performance of EPS foam while greatly reducing the environmental impact and consumer inconvenience of foam packaging disposal.
Compared to EPS Foam, per 1,000 packages
74% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions - equal to 5.28 thousand miles of car travel.
82% reduction in water consumption - the equivalent of 2.18 thousand buckets of water.
63% reduction in cumulative energy demand - enough to power 256.59 houses for a day.
51% reduction in fossil fuel emissions - equal to 2.76 thousand miles of car travel.
69% reduction in solid waste - enough to fill 12.72 household wheeled garbage bins.
CAN ICE PACKS ALWAYS BE INSERTED WITH MY ORDERS?
For sure! Just specify "Always include ice packs" in your CHECKOUT OPTIONS, as show here:
